Giving & Tithing Approach Finder
Christians land in different places on giving. Pick the description closest to your own convictions and get a starting percentage to run through the Tithe Calculator — not a rule, just a starting point.
Which describes you?
"I follow the Old Testament tithe as a standard"
"I give what I feel led to, cheerfully, not a fixed rate" (2 Cor. 9:7)
"I'm just starting to give regularly"
"I want to build up toward a full tithe over time"
There's no single "right" percentage
The Old Testament tithe (Leviticus 27:30-32) set a pattern of giving a tenth. The New Testament shifts the emphasis toward willing, cheerful, need-based generosity rather than a fixed rate (2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:2) — which is why sincere, Bible-reading Christians land in different places, from a strict 10% to a percentage that grows with their income and season of life. This finder doesn't tell you which is correct; it just gets you to the calculator with a reasonable starting number for whichever camp you're already in.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a "wrong" percentage to start with?
No — this tool exists to help you run the numbers on whatever conviction you already hold, not to talk you into a specific one. Talk to your pastor or church if you want guidance on landing on a number.
Should giving be gross or net income?
The Bible doesn't specify — see the Tithe Calculator's FAQ for more on that specific question.
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